Global Investment Banking Summer Associate - Tokyo - 2027

About the role

Bank of America’s 10-week Tokyo Summer Associate program offers full-time MBA students exposure to investment banking through financial modeling, valuation, research, client materials, due diligence, and deal-team collaboration. Associates join industry, country, or product coverage teams, receive structured training and mentorship, and may be considered for 2028 full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for investment banking transactions and client engagements.
• Perform financial analyses, including company valuations and merger consequences.
• Conduct comprehensive research on companies, industries, sectors, and relevant market developments.
• Prepare presentations and other materials for clients and internal deal teams.
• Participate in due diligence sessions and communicate with deal-team members.
• Manage multiple projects while collaborating with bankers across industry, product, and country coverage groups.

Program and Training

• Complete a 10-week summer program beginning with firm orientation and induction.
• Receive assignments mirroring full-time associate responsibilities, including goal setting and formal performance reviews.
• Access structured formal training, on-the-job support, learning resources, and educational speaker events.
• Receive mentorship and support from senior bankers, colleagues, and the Chief Resource Officer.
• Build relationships through networking opportunities and collaboration with global professionals across the business.
• Potentially be considered for full-time employment after graduation, including 2028 conversion opportunities.

Placement and Coverage

• Placement may be within an industry, country, or product coverage team, depending on business needs and candidate interests.
• Industry coverage includes consumer, retail, healthcare, energy and power, financial institutions, industrials, real estate, gaming, telecom, media, and technology.
• Product coverage includes financial sponsors, general execution, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Work alongside professionals across global teams and leverage the bank’s broader capabilities to support client solutions.